Douglas Siemonsma

Douglas Siemonsma has built a notable career in military and commercial logistics over thirty years, specializing in comprehensive supply chain management. His expertise encompasses strategic logistics planning, overseeing personnel, equipment, and resources deployment, maintenance, and recovery across global networks using air, land, and sea transportation. Renowned for his lean process improvement, procurement, and contract management capabilities, Siemonsma's leadership has consistently delivered innovative and effective logistics solutions.

Siemonsma has held various strategic roles throughout his career, effectively integrating rigorous logistics analysis with practical applications to resolve complex challenges. He has been instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics operations, meeting diverse and demanding customer requirements globally.

His work in the Defense Transportation System (DTS) has led to significant improvements in supply chain operations and addressed and solved key logistical challenges. Siemonsma's military service includes notable roles as a helicopter pilot, where he served with distinction in several leadership positions, including Aircraft Commander and Safety Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Siemonsma currently serves as a Transportation Specialist at the Military Sealift Command (MSC). His responsibilities include overseeing the policies that govern maritime operations and ensuring the readiness and operational efficacy of sea transportation services essential for U.S. military and governmental logistics. His expertise significantly contributes to the strategic planning and operational readiness that support MSC's global missions.

Before this role, Siemonsma was pivotal at the United States Transportation Command, spearheading the Joint Task Force - Port Opening (JTF-PO). Under his leadership, this initiative has become a crucial element in the strategic deployment and operational readiness of military logistics worldwide.

Siemonsma became Director of Government Accounts at Evergreen International Airlines and National Airlines/National Air Cargo in the commercial logistics sector. His strategic leadership in these roles improved operational efficiencies and substantial revenue growth, underscoring his ability to leverage logistics expertise to achieve business success.